Richmond

Dining

With Canada's largest fishing fleet, rich agricultural land and an international community, Richmond is home to some of the best dining experiences on the West Coast.

Specifically, this multicultural city has some of the best Asian food in North America in terms of diversity, quality and value. In their notes about Richmond, Fromers said the city is "arguably the Asian food capital of North America." There are more than 400 Asian restaurants in Richmond, serving up everything from bubble tea and Shanghai-style juicy buns to spicy Malaysian and Thai dishes and multi-course Cantonese feasts.

The historic fishing village of Steveston in southwest Richmond is a great bet for seafood, plus fresh-baked desserts and pastries.

Asian Delicacies in the Golden Village

Within a four-block radius near No. 3 Road, discover the biggest cluster of Asian restaurants in Richmond. The sprawling, exotic food courts at Asian-themed shopping malls such as Aberdeen Centre, Yaohan Centre and Parker Place are just the beginning.

For Korean comfort food in a cozy setting, try Haroo Restaurant. Foodie Lindsay Anderson who blogged about a Richmond restaurant a day for an entire year wrote "If Haroo were a man I'd marry him...Why? Becuase I love Haroo SO MUCH."

If you are in the Golden Village but craving something other than Asian cuisine, head to MoMa Contemporary Bistro for refined French and Italian fare.The restaurant is run by Chef Henry Mok, a Red Seal certified chef and Chef David Wong who represented Canada at the Culinary Olympics, Bocuse d'Or.

West Coast Cuisine in Steveston

Formerly a mecca for salmon canning, Steveston remains Canada's largest commercial fishing port which is reflected in the diverse assortment of seafood offered here.

Blue Canoe on the Steveston Wharf incorporates offers a stunning view and blends fresh local ingredients into offerings like oven-baked crab cakes and seafood dip with yam fries. Tapenade Bistro blends French tradition with West Coast Innovation and showcases local, sustainable and seasonal ingredients.

For fish and chips lovers, Pajo's is a local institution, dishing up deep-fried cod, salmon, and halibut at its two Richmond locations. Another local favourite, Dave's Fish & Chips, offers both dine-in and take-out service.

Richmond Food Events

During the summer months, two night markets offer incredible multicultural street food and well as live entertainment and hundreds of vendors for shopping. On Canada Day (July 1) 70,000 people converege on Steveston to for a salmon BBQ, multi-ethnic food fair and to watch a small fotilla of tall ships and historic vessels at the Steveston Salmon Festival and Ships to Shore.

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